On 18 March 2025, the Israeli authorities ended a two-month ceasefire by resuming their massive and indiscriminate bombing of the Gaza Strip and imposing a full siege, killing hundreds of people in just a few weeks. With gazainsidethewar.com, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) extensively documents this total war waged by Israeli forces since October 2023, which has destroyed the very conditions of life in Gaza.
This platform brings together information and testimonies collected by MSF teams between 7 October 2023 and 1 February 2025, specifically documenting attacks on the health system and humanitarian workers that MSF teams witnessed and suffered.
Israel’s war on Gaza has so far killed more than 51,000 Palestinians, wounded more than 116,000 and displaced approximately 90 per cent of the population of Gaza. The dismantling of essential civilian infrastructure, including healthcare facilities, as well as the siege and systematic denial of humanitarian assistance, has destroyed the very conditions for life in Gaza.
MSF's firsthand observations of the medical and humanitarian catastrophe inflicted on Gaza are consistent with descriptions of ethnic cleansing and genocide provided by an increasing number of legal experts and organisations.
Independent investigations must be conducted to determine the facts and responsibilities behind the repeated attacks on civilians and the medical mission.
Israeli authorities must end the siege on Gaza and open critical land borders, including the Rafah crossing, to ensure the delivery of humanitarian and medical aid on a massive scale.
Forced displacement must end. People in Gaza must be allowed to move freely, including returning to their places of origin, and restore their livelihood capacities. Israeli authorities must facilitate the evacuation of those who need specialised care and the exit of those who seek refuge outside of Gaza, while ensuring their right to a safe, voluntary, and dignified return.
MSF calls on States, particularly Israel’s closest allies, to end their unconditional support for Israel and fulfil their obligation to prevent genocide in Gaza. States must leverage their influence to alleviate the suffering of the population and enable a massive scale-up of humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip.
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